HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick Issue 02 Date 2015-01-19 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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About This Document Summary This document provides information about the major functions, supported services, system architecture, and technical references of HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E3372). The following table lists the contents of this document. Chapter Describes 1 Overview The supported network modes, basic services and functions, and the appearance of the E3372. 2 Features The supported features and technical specifications of the E3372. 3 Services and Applications The services and applications of the E3372. 4 System Architecture The architecture of the E3372. 5 Technical Reference The technical references of the E3372. 6 Packing List The items contained in the package of the E3372. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 3 of 22
History Issue Details Date 01 Initial draft completed. 2014-08-05 02 Revised the ID picture on page 6 2015-01-19 Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 4 of 22
Contents 1 Overview... 6 2 Features... 8 2.1 Main Features... 8 2.2 Technical Specifications... 9 2.2.1 Hardware... 9 2.2.2 Software Specification... 10 3 Services and Applications... 13 3.1 Packet Data Service... 13 3.2 SMS... 13 4 System Architecture... 14 4.1 System Architecture... 14 4.2 Functional Modules... 14 5 Technical Reference... 16 5.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical)... 16 5.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)... 16 5.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC)... 17 5.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MM/CM)... 17 5.5 GSM Protocol Specifications... 17 5.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications... 17 5.7 General Specifications... 18 5.8 Performance/Test Specifications... 18 5.9 SIM Specifications... 18 5.10 Safety & Health Specifications... 19 6 Packing List... 20 Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 5 of 22
1 Overview HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick (hereinafter referred to as the E3372) as a high speed network access terminal product. It is a multi-mode wireless terminal for SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) and business professionals, in order to meet the requirement from different operators, the sub-products E3372h-153, E3372h-210, E3372h-510 and E3372h-607 are included, which support different frequency bands, the detailed as below: E3372h-153: LTE FDD: Band1(2100MHz)/Band3(1800MHz)/Band7(2600MHz)/Band8(900 MHz)/Band20(800MHz) DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: Band1(2100MHz)/Band8(900MHz) EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz E3372h-210: LTE FDD: Band1(2100MHz)/Band3(1800MHz)/Band7(2600MHz)/Band8(900 MHz)/Band20(800MHz) LTE TDD: Band38(2600MHz) DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: Band1(2100MHz)/Band8(900MHz) EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz E3372h-510: LTE FDD: Band1(2100MHz)/Band2(1900MHz)/Band4(AWS)/Band5(850MHz)/ Band7(2600MHz)/Band28(700MHz) DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: Band1(2100MHz)/Band2(1900MHz)/Band4(AWS)/Band5(850MHz) EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz E3372h-607: LTE FDD: Band1(2100MHz)/Band3(1800MHz)/Band7(2600MHz)/Band8(900 MHz)/Band28(700MHz) LTE TDD: Band40/(2300MHz) DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: Band1(2100MHz)/Band8(900MHz) EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz The E3372 supports the following standards: Long Term Evolution (LTE) Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 6 of 22
Dual Cell High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+) High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Enhanced data rates for global evolution (EDGE) General packet radio service (GPRS) Global system for mobile communications (GSM) The E3372 provides the following services: LTE FDD packet data service DC-HSPA+ packet data service HSPA+ packet data service HSDPA packet data service HSUPA packet data service UMTS packet data service EDGE/GPRS packet data service LTE Short Message Service (SMS) over SGs HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick You can connect the E3372 with the USB interface of a computer. In the service area of the LTE/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM network, you can surf the Internet and send/receive messages/emails cordlessly. The E3372 is fast, reliable, and easy to operate. Thus, mobile users can experience many new features and services with the E3372. These features and services will enable a large number of users to use the E3372 and the average revenue per user (ARPU) of operators will increase substantially. Figure 1-1 shows the profile of the E3372. Figure 1-1 E3372 profile Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 7 of 22
2 Features 2.1 Main Features The E3372 mainly supports the following features: LTE FDD bandwidth:band1(2100mhz)/band2(1900mhz)/band3(1800 MHz)/Band4 AWS/Band7(2600MHz)/Band20(800MHz)/Band28(700MHz): 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz, Band5(850MHz)/Band8(900MHz): 5MHz/10MHz LTE FDD: DL 150Mbit/s/UL 50Mbit/s @20MHz bandwidth Cat.4 LTE TDD bandwidth: Band38(2600MHz)/Band40/(2300MHz) 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz LTE TDD DL 82Mbit/s /UL 20Mbit/s @20MHz bandwidth (Uplink-downlink configuration 1, 2:2) LTE TDD DL 112Mbit/s /UL 10Mbit/s @20MHz bandwidth (Uplink-downlink configuration 2, 1:3) DC-HSPA+ data service of up to 43.2Mbit/s HSPA+ data service of up to 21.6Mbit/s (64QAM) HSDPA data service of up to 14.4Mbit/s HSUPA data service of up to 5.76Mbit/s WCDMA data service of up to 384kbit/s EDGE packet data service of up to 236.8kbit/s on downlink with MSC12 GPRS packet data service of up to 85.6kbit/s on downlink with MSC12 LTE 2*2 MIMO LTE/UMTS/GSM SMS over SGs service Support PnP, Plug and Play Automatic installation microsd card Slot Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (Does not support Windows RT), Mac OS x 10.7,10.8 and 10.9 with latest upgrades HiLink Version of E3372 support the following features:driverfree, WebUI, Auto connect Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 8 of 22
Technical Specifications 2.1.1 Hardware Table 2-1 Hardware specifications Item Technical standard Operating frequency External interfaces Specifications LTE Rel 9 WCDMA Rel 99 plus Rel 5 HSDPA, Rel 6 HSUPA, Rel 7 HSPA+(cat 14), Rel 8 DC-HSPA+(cat 24) GSM/GPRS/EDGE Rel 99 LTE FDD 700MHz 703MHz~748MHz(Uplink)/758MHz~803MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD DD800MHz: 832MHz~862MHz(Uplink)/791MHz~821MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS 850MHz: 824MHz~849MHz(Uplink)/869MHz~894MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS AWS 1710MHz~1755MHz(Uplink)/2110MHz~2155MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD 1800MHz: 1710MHz~1785 MHz(Uplink)/1805MHz~1880MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS 1900MHz: 1850MHz~1910MHz(Uplink)/1930MHz~1990MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD 2600MHz: 2500MHz~2570MHz(Uplink)/2620MHz~2690MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS 2100MHz: 1920MHz~1980MHz(Uplink)/2110MHz~2170MHz(Downlink) LTE FDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS 900MHz: 880~915MHz(Uplink)/925~960MHz(Downlink) LTE TDD 2300MHz: 2300MHz~2400MHz(Uplink/Downlink) LTE TDD 2600MHz: 2570MHz~2620MHz(Uplink/Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850MHz: 824MHz~849MHz(Uplink)/869MHz~894MHz(Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900MHz: 880MHz~915MHz(Uplink)/925MHz~960MHz(Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800MHz: 1710MHz~1785MHz(Uplink)/1805MHz~1880MHz(Downlink) GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900MHz: 1850MHz~1910MHz(Uplink)/1930MHz~1990MHz(Downlink) USB 2.0 High Speed (Type A) standard 6-pin SIM card interface Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 9 of 22
Item LED Maximum transmitter power Specifications microsd card Slot External antenna interface Indicating the status of the E3372 LTE FDD:Power Class 3 (23dBm) WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+:Power Class 3 (24dBm) GSM/GPRS 850/900MHz:+33dBm (Power Class 4) GSM/GPRS 1800/1900MHz:+30dBm (Power Class 1) EDGE 850/900MHz:+27dBm (Power Class E2) EDGE 1800/1900MHz:+26 dbm (Power Class E2) Static receiver sensitivity Maximum power consumption Power supply Dimensions (D W H) Weight LTE FDD: Accorded with 3GPP TS 36.101(R9) WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+: Compliant with 3GPP TS 25.101(R8) GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Compliant with 3GPP TS 05.05 (R99) <3.5W 5V/500mA 88mm x 28mm x 11.5mm < 50g Temperature Operating: 10 to +40 Storage: 20 to +70 Humidity 5% to 95% Notes: LTE = Long Term Evolution 3GPP = The 3rd Generation Partnership Project EGPRS = enhanced GPRS LED = light-emitting diode MSC = mobile switching center SIM = subscriber identity module TS = technical specification USIM = UMTS subscriber identity module 2.1.2 Software Specification The HiLink version of E3372 does not need dashboard and all interaction with user are through WebUI. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 10 of 22
Table 2-2 HiLink version software specifications Item Basic specifications PIN management SMS Device information display System requirement Description Driverfree WebUI Auto connect, auto reconnect Display the device information by website PIN unlock Support SMS read and send Connection status Signal Operator name Network mode Roam status Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (Does not support Windows RT), Mac OS x 10.7,10.8 and 10.9 with latest upgrades Your computer s hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for the installed version of OS Display resolution: 800 600 or above Notes: PIN = personal identification number PUK = PIN unblocking key The normal version of E3372 need dashboard on PC. The following table takes Windows dashboard as an example. Table 2-3 Dashboard specifications Item SMS Description Writing/Sending/Receiving Sending/Receiving extra-long messages Group sending Storage Sorting New message prompt (visual prompt/audio prompt) Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 11 of 22
Item Flow display and statistics (data services) Description Current connection: Duration Send/Receive flow Send/Receive rate Traffic statistics Phonebook Capacity: It depends on the SIM/USIM card capacity or the hard disk space. Messages can be sent from the phonebook. Importing/Exporting: Import/Export contacts between the SIM/USIM card and a laptop or a file of supported formats. Network connection setup Software installation Other APN management Set up network connection Automatic installation Network connection settings: Automatic network selection and registration Manual network selection and registration Network status display: signal, operator name, system mode, and so on. Selection of network connection types. PIN management: activate/deactivate PIN, PIN lock, changing PIN, unblocking by using the PUK. System requirement Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (Does not support Windows RT), Mac OS x 10.7,10.8 and 10.9 with latest upgrades Your computer s hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for the installed version of OS Display resolution: 800 600 or above Notes: PIN = personal identification number PUK = PIN unblocking key Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 12 of 22
3 Services and Applications 3.1 Packet Data Service The E3372 supports the PS domain data service based on LTE/ DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS After you connect the E3372 to a PC with the USB interface, The normal version of E3372 driver and the client software are installed on the PC automatically. Dual APN is supported in LTE mode. A default APN will be used at initial attach to LTE. The other APN is use like normal APN in 2G/3G. You can configure APN through the E3372 application (or directly use the default settings) and set up a network connection; The HiLink E3372 will connect the network automatically. Then you can send or receive E-mail, access the network through wireless connection, and download files through wireless data channels. 3.2 SMS The E3372 supports message writing/sending/receiving and group sending on GSM/EGDE/UMTS network. In LTE network supporting SMS over SGs, you can also send/receive messages on LTE. You can manage messages through the dashboard, such as sorting the messages by telephone number or time. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 13 of 22
4 System Architecture 4.1 System Architecture Figure 4-1 System architecture 4.2 Functional Modules Radio Frequency Module It sends/receives radio signals and modulates/demodulates the radio frequency (RF) signals and baseband signals. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 14 of 22
Baseband Signal Processing Bottom Layer Driver Platform Service Subsystem Protocol Stack System Application System User Interface Application Management It processes LTE/ DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband digital signals, including: Modulating/Demodulating LTE baseband signals Modulating/Demodulating HSPA+/UMTS baseband signals Modulating/Demodulating EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband signals Encoding/Decoding HSPA+/UMTS channel Encoding/Decoding EDGE/GPRS/GSM channel It drives peripherals, including USB, LED, microsd and SIM/USIM. It initializes programs, diagnoses the running of the system, downloads data and serves as a watchdog. It processes protocols of LTE/ DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM. It sends laptop commands to the bottom layer protocol for processing and returns the value to the laptop. Existing applications include the following: Call management Message management CS/PS domain service management It provides interfaces to connect peripherals. Interfaces are for LED microsd and SIM/USIM. Through the application window, you can set the parameters of the E3372 and operate the E3372. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 15 of 22
5 Technical Reference 5.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical) Examples of Channel Coding and Multiplexing TR 25.944 Physical Layer General Description TS 25.201 Physical Channels and Mapping of Transport Channels onto Physical Channels (FDD) TS 25.211 Multiplexing and Channel Coding (FDD) TS 25.212 Spreading and Modulation (FDD) TS 25.213 Physical Layer Procedures (FDD) TS 25.214 Physical Layer Measurements (FDD) TS 25.215 3GPP HSDPA overall description 25.308 3GPP UE radio access capabilities 25.306 LTE Physical Layer - General Description 36.201 E-UTRAN Physical Channels and Modulation 36.211 E-UTRAN Multiplexing and channel coding 36.212 E-UTRAN Physical layer procedures 36.213 E-UTRAN Physical layer Measurements 36.214 E-UTRAN Services provided by the physical layer 36.302 5.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC) MAC Protocol Specification TS 25.321 RLC Protocol Specification TS 25.322 E-UTRAN Layer 2 Measurements 36.314 E-UTRAN Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol specification 36.321 E-UTRAN Radio Link Control (RLC) protocol specification 36.322 E-UTRAN Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) specification 36.323 Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 16 of 22
5.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC) UE Interlayer Procedures in Connected Mode TS 25.303 UE Procedures in Idle Mode TS 25.304 RRC Protocol Specification TS 25.331 E-UTRAN Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol specification 36.331 E-UTRAN User Equipment (UE) procedures in idle mode 36.304 5.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MM/CM) Architectural Requirements for Release 1999 TS 23.121 NAS Functions Related to Mobile Station (MS) in Idle Mode TS 23.122 Mobile Radio Interface Signaling Layer 3 General Aspects TS 24.007 Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification Core Network TS 24.008 PP SMS Support on Mobile Radio Interface TS24.011 Non-Access-Stratum (NAS) protocol for Evolved Packet System (EPS) 24.301 5.5 GSM Protocol Specifications Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification, Radio Resource Control Protocol TS 04.18 Mobile Station Base Station System (MS BSS) interface; Data Link (DL) Layer Specification TS 04.06 Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 Technical Specification Group GERAN; Channel coding TS 05.03 Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Link Control TS 05.08 Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Synchronization TS 05.10 5.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications Overall Description of the GPRS Radio Interface; stage 2 TS 3.64 Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification TS 04.08 Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification: Radio Resource Control Protocol TS 04.18 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS): Mobile Station (MS) Base Station System (BSS) interface; Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC) protocol TS 04.60 Mobile Station Serving GPRS Support Node (MS SGSN) Logical Link Control (LLC) Layer Specification TS 04.64 Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 17 of 22
Mobile Station Serving GPRS Support Node (MS SGSN); Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP) TS 04.65 Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 Channel Coding TS 05.03 Modulation TS 05.04 Radio Transmission and Reception TS 05.05 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Stage 1 TS 22.060 Mobile Execution Environment (MexE) TS 23.057 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Service description; stage 2 TS 23.060 5.7 General Specifications UE Capability Requirements TR 21.904 UE Radio Access Capabilities TR 25.926 Vocabulary TR 25.990 Radio Interface Protocol Architecture TS 25.301 Services Provided by the Physical Layer TS 25.302 Synchronization in UTRAN Stage 2 TS 25.402 5.8 Performance/Test Specifications User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Radio transmission and reception TS 36.521 User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Part 1: Protocol conformance specification TS 36.523-1 UE Radio Transmission and Reception (FDD) TS 25.101 Common Test Environments for User Equipment (UE) TS 34.108 Special Conformance Testing Functions TS 34.109 Terminal Conformance Specification TS 34.121 User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 1: Protocol Conformance TS 34.123-1 User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 2: Protocol Conformance TS 34.123-2 5.9 SIM Specifications SIM and IC Card Requirements TS 21.111 3rd Gen. Partnership Proj Tech. Spec. Group Terminals; SIM App. Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 18 of 22
3 rd Generation Partnership Project.Technical Specification Group Core Network and Terminals ;Characteristics of the Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) application TS 31.102 5.10 Safety & Health Specifications Safety Standards: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Health Standards: EN 62311:2008 / EN 62209-2:2010 RF spectrum Standards: EN 301 511,v9.0.2 / EN 301 908-1,v4.2.1 / EN 301 908-2,v4.2.1 / EN 301 908-13,v4.2.1 Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 19 of 22
6 Packing List This chapter describes the items contained in the package of the E3372. Table 6-1 lists the items contained in the package of the E3372. Table 6-1 Packing list of the E3372 Item Quantity Remarks HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick 1 Standard HUAWEI E3372 LTE USB Stick Quick Start 1 Standard Safety Information 1 Standard USB external cable 1 Optional microsd Card 1 Optional Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 20 of 22
A Acronyms and Abbreviations 3GPP APN ARPU BSS CM CS domain EDGE EGPRS FDD GERAN GPRS GSM HSPA+ HSUPA HSDPA LED LTE MAC MexE MM Modem MS MSC 3rd Generation Partnership Project Access Point Name Average Revenue Per User Base Station Subsystem Connection Management Circuit Switched domain Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution Enhanced GPRS Frequency Division Duplex GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile Communications High-Speed Packet Access High-Speed Uplink Packet Access High-Speed Downlink Packet Access Light Emitting Diode Long Term Evolution Medium Access Control Mobile Execution Environment Mobility Management Modulator Demodulator Mobile Station Mobile Switching Center Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 21 of 22
NAS OS PC/SC PIN PnP PP PS domain PUK RF RLC RRC SGSN SIM SMS SNDCP TR TS UE UMTS USAT USB USIM UTRAN WCDMA Non-Access Stratum Operating System Personal Computer/Smart Card Personal Identification Number Plug and Play Point-to-Point Packet Switched domain PIN Unblocking Key Radio Frequency Radio Link Control Radio Resource Control Serving GPRS Support Node Subscriber Identity Module Short Messaging Service Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol Technical Report Technical Specification User Equipment Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USIM Application Toolkit Universal Serial Bus UMTS Subscriber Identity Module UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Issue 02 (2015-01-19) Commercial in Confidence Page 22 of 22